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Understanding the UK Building Safety Act 2022 (Training Centre or In-House)

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Practical Compliance for Designers, Contractors, and Dutyholders

This one-day course provides a clear, practical understanding of the UK Building Safety Act 2022 and how it directly affects those working in design, construction, refurbishment, and building management. The course focuses on real-world responsibilities, accountability, and compliance, helping delegates understand what the Act means on site, in the office, and throughout a building’s lifecycle. Rather than legal theory, the day is built around practical application, dutyholder roles, and lessons learned from recent failures in building safety.

This course is suitable for contractors, site managers, supervisors, designers, consultants, clerks of works, quality managers, building owners, and anyone with responsibility for safety or compliance on higher-risk or complex buildings. It is particularly valuable for those who may be named as a Dutyholder or Accountable Person under the Act.

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  • Introduction to the Building Safety Act
  • Scope of the Building Safety Act
  • Dutyholder Roles and Legal Responsibilities
  • Competence and the Golden Thread
  • Enforcement, Penalties, and Personal Liability

Overview

This one-day course provides a clear, practical understanding of the UK Building Safety Act 2022 and how it directly affects those working in design, construction, refurbishment, and building management.

The course focuses on real-world responsibilities, accountability, and compliance, helping delegates understand what the Act means on site, in the office, and throughout a building’s lifecycle. Rather than legal theory, the day is built around practical application, dutyholder roles, and lessons learned from recent failures in building safety.

The course begins with an overview of why the Building Safety Act was introduced, examining the failures that led to its creation and the cultural shift it demands across the construction industry. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of the Act’s objectives, its scope, and how it moves the industry away from minimal compliance towards accountability and competence.
This session explains which buildings are covered by the Act, with particular focus on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Delegates will learn how building height, use, and occupancy affect legal obligations, and how the Act applies not only to new builds but also to existing buildings, refurbishment, and change of use projects.
This core session explores the new dutyholder framework and how responsibilities are allocated across the project lifecycle. Delegates will gain clarity on the roles of Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Designers, and Contractors, and how these differ from traditional CDM roles. The session highlights how accountability follows decision-making and control, not just job titles.
This section focuses on the requirement for competence under the Act. Delegates will learn what competence means in practical terms, how it applies to individuals and organisations, and how competence must be demonstrated and recorded. The Golden Thread of information is introduced, explaining what information must be created, maintained, and handed over, and why poor record-keeping is now a major legal risk.
Delegates will be taken through the three Gateway stages, with clear explanations of what is required at each stage and the consequences of non-compliance. This session focuses on how Gateway approvals affect programme, design freeze, procurement, and construction sequencing, and how failures at Gateways can lead to costly delays or enforcement action.
This session explains the powers of the Building Safety Regulator, how it operates, and what organisations should expect in terms of inspections, enforcement, and engagement. Delegates will learn how the Regulator differs from traditional Building Control and why the new regime places far greater emphasis on evidence and accountability.
This session focuses on in-occupation duties, explaining the role of the Accountable Person and Principal Accountable Person. Delegates will understand their responsibilities for building safety risks, resident engagement, safety case reports, and ongoing compliance. The session highlights how poor management after handover can result in enforcement action long after construction is complete.
This section looks at how fire and structural safety sit at the heart of the Act. Delegates will examine how design decisions, materials, workmanship, and change control all affect compliance. Real-world examples are used to demonstrate how minor deviations can create significant legal and safety consequences.
Delegates will gain a clear understanding of enforcement powers, criminal offences, fines, and imprisonment. This session explains how personal liability applies to directors, managers, and dutyholders, and why “I didn’t know” is no longer a defence. The session reinforces the importance of traceable decision-making and documented compliance.
The course concludes with a practical session on how organisations can adapt their systems, processes, and culture to meet the requirements of the Act. Delegates will explore practical steps for improving compliance, managing risk, strengthening quality assurance, and embedding safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Overview

By the end of the day, delegates will have a clear understanding of their responsibilities under the Building Safety Act, how it affects their role, and what practical steps they need to take to remain compliant. They will be better equipped to manage risk, improve safety outcomes, and protect themselves and their organisations from legal and reputational damage.

This course goes beyond legislation and focuses on how the Building Safety Act works in real construction environments. It is grounded in practical examples, site realities, and common failures seen across the industry. The emphasis is on accountability, competence, and quality, making it highly relevant to those actively delivering and managing construction work.
Yes. This course is specifically designed to help you properly understand the Building Safety Act (BSA) in a clear, practical, and construction-focused way.

Rather than just explaining the law, the course helps you understand what the BSA actually means for you and your role. You will come away with a solid grasp of why the Act exists, how it works, and what is expected of individuals and organisations across design, construction, handover, and occupation.
By the end of the day, you will understand:

What the Building Safety Act covers and when it applies
Who is responsible for what, and how accountability is assigned
How the new dutyholder roles differ from previous regulations
What competence really means under the Act and how it must be demonstrated
How the Golden Thread works in practice, not just in theory
How the Gateway process affects design, programme, and construction
What the Building Safety Regulator expects and how enforcement works
How fire and structural safety decisions link directly to legal liability
Most importantly, the course helps you connect the legislation to real construction decisions, site practices, and management systems, so the BSA becomes something you can apply with confidence, not just reference.
Yes. The course can be delivered for private groups at our centre or at your organisation (subject to minimum numbers).

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Rated 5 out of 3 Ratings

Course Breakdown

  • Max Learners : 12
  • Duration : 1 Days (8 Hours)
  • Lectures : 10
  • Categories: Building Safety Act
  • Tags: BSA, Golden Thread
  • ACQP CPD Hours: 8
  • Delivery:Training Centre or In House
ACQP Members:£249
Non Members:£349
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